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Calculating Points Outside the Charge Cylinder

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An infinite line charge is surrounded by an infinitely long cylinder of radius rho whose axis coincides with the line charge. The surface of the cylinder carries a charge of constant surface density sigma. Find E everywhere. What particular value of sigma will make E = 0 for all points outside the charge cylinder? Is your answer reasonable?

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